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Browsing Posts published in May, 2009

Bibliography:  Keegan, Nicola.  (July, 2009).  Swimming.  New York:  Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.  ISBN:  9780307269973 Philomena “Pip” was swimming almost from the moment she was born.  Restless and unsleeping, her parents took her to her first swimming lessons before she was a year old.  From that moment on, Pip knew she was born to swim.  No [...]

Bibliography:  Davidson, Diane Mott.  (2007).  Sweet Revenge.  New York: HarperCollins.  ISBN: 9780060527334 Plot Summary:  Intrepid espresso gulping caterer Goldy Schulz is back, surrounded by her usual jovial entourage.  The busiest season of the year for caterers, the winter holidays are about to begin.  Cookies are baked and iced, parties and luncheons planned.  Goldy agrees to [...]

Bibliography:  Ockler, Sarah.  (June 2009).  Twenty Boy Summer.  New York:  Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.  ISBN: 9780316051590 Review: When I think about telling someone about the kinds of stories I like to read, I always wonder if inside they would be shaking their head:  Always knew she was a little strange.  I really enjoy [...]